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Netherlands

The Dutch entry is chosen by AVRO/TROS. The Netherlands has taken part since the first contest in 1956 and has won five times.

Dutch put Eurovision hope in unknowns

Mia Nicolai and Dion Cooper will represent the Netherlands at the 67th Eurovision Song Contest. The duo was brought together by Eurovision winner Duncan Laurence...

Netherlands: Deep in the darkness

I suppose I wanted to love this more than I did. The power of expectation weighed heavy today and I came away feeling I...

The Netherlands, *now* I understand it

Perhaps I needed to see S10 sing this live because at the start of this whole thing I really, REALLY didn't understand the hype...

Netherlands Press Conference – Delayed but worth it?

Yes yes, I know, it's clearly a conspiracy against The Netherlands after OnEurope's frank review but RAI really did change the times on us! It...

S10 drops Dutch Eurovision 2022 song

In what some might call, an attempt not to need to find the money to host Eurovision again next year, the Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS...

Rapper promises Dutch language song for Eurovision

Eurovision 2022 is rapidly turning into a game of 'you show me yours and I'll show you mine' with broadcasters battering down the musical...
Duncan Laurence opens the first semi final of the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam Ahoy, 18 May 2021

Eurovision winner tests positive for COVID

Duncan Laurence, the Dutch winner of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest has tested positive for COVID-19. The singer has mild symptoms. Because of a...

Netherlands – history, culture, and staggering beauty

Netherlands – first rehearsal report here The first thing I notice is that Jeangu’s ditched the harness that was under his jacket. He’s now just...

The Netherlands – a complete performance.

I seem not to have written a review about this the first time round. What was I thinking?  Apologies. I do love this song. Its...

The Fanning Verdict Eurovision 2021: Netherlands

Jeangu Macrooy representing the host nation has the tough job of turning in something respectable, but (if possible) trying not to actually win -...